Category Archives: HR General

SMU Wellpower – 2016 Program Kickoff

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Mary Stall

At SMU, we realize that the simple, everyday choices we all make have the power to impact every area of our well-being – from our emotional and physical health to our job performance, finances and much more. SMU Wellpower is … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Opportunity-Presentation Advantage

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Mary Stall

Presentation Advantage – A Franklin Covey Workshop June 28, 2016 from 8:30-5:00 HR Training Room, Expressway Tower, Suite 208. Wasted time, unproductive meetings, and lost opportunities occur due to poor presentations. The lack of powerful methods to inform and persuade … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss These Professional Development Opportunities

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mary Stall

Speed of Trust March 29, 2016 1:00pm-5:00pm Learn about the 13 behaviors common in high-trust organizations and how these behaviors can increase both productivity and employee engagement on your team. 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity April 6, 2016 9:00am-5:00pm In today’s … Continue reading →

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SMU Program for the Protection of Minors Annual Review Session for SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mary Stall

SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators Annual Compliance Review Session Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Caruth Hall – Room 147 Vester Hughes Auditorium 3:00-4:30 p.m. Each year, SMU offers a review session for those employees who are involved with hosting or … Continue reading →

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Presidential Recognition Awards: Now Accepting Applications!

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mary Stall

Do you know some great people who deserve recognition? Nominate them for the Presidential Recognition Awards! Four Presidential Recognition Awards annually highlight the contributions and excellence of SMU staff members and will be presented at the Staff Association Recognition Ceremony … Continue reading →

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The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mary Stall

HR is excited to announce a partnership with the SMU Staff Association to offer this interactive workshop during a February series of 4 Lunch and Learn sessions. Why is Appreciation Important in the Workplace? Authentic appreciation increases employee motivation. Motivation … Continue reading →

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Recent Market Volatility – Transamerica’s Perspective

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Holly Carter

Turn on the news or go online and it seems there are almost as many explanations and theories as there are people offering them. Transamerica feels the recent declines have been driven by numerous factors. Chief among them is what’s … Continue reading →

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Updated New Employee Packets Now Available for Student Workers, Temporary Staff and Adjunct Faculty

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Erica Velasquez

The new employee packets for student workers, temporary staff employees, and adjunct faculty have changed recently. The updates made in the employee packets reflect the following changes: The Authorization & Consent for Release of Information Form that is needed for the background check … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mary Stall

The following information is provided by SMU’s EAP provider, Magellan Health Services. When a person experiences a traumatic or dangerous event, a series of chemical reactions are triggered within the body. These reactions are designed to help handle a threat … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Healthy Aging

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Mary Stall

The following information is provided by  Magellan Health Services, provider of SMU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Prepare for an active, healthy retirement If you’re nearing retirement, do you have a well-defined plan for your retired life? Today the average American spends … Continue reading →

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